The Pride won the whole damn thing and then celebrated a lot in Kansas City (again) and Orlando.
The Lions dismiss one of their southeastern rivals from the playoffs and get set to host the New York Red Bulls.
The Lions played well defensively and did just enough offensively to knock rival Atlanta out of the postseason.
The Lions look to avenge two regular-season losses against Atlanta and advance to the Eastern Conference final.
The Pride will play for a title after dispatching Kansas City in a battle royale of an NWSL semifinal.
The Lions have to overcome their most problematic adversary to stay alive in the playoffs.
The Pride get a playoff win and move into the semifinals with an offensive outburst against the Red Stars.
The Lions level it late and take over in penalties to advance in the playoffs. Oh, and Miami lost.
The Lions are through to the conference semifinals with a Cardiac Cats finish and domination in penalties.
The Lions host Charlotte with a spot in the conference semifinals on the line for both teams.